IBM Power Virtual Server vs. SCloud UHost

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Power Virtual Server
Score 8.3 out of 10
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IBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.N/A
SCloud UHost
Score 9.0 out of 10
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SCloud UHost is a cloud computing service that allow users to spin up a host in 18 regions in the world of various Operating Systems (OS) to offer the following: Cloud Servers - Including virtual machines, dedicated servers, and bare metal servers. Cloud Storage - Including object storage, block storage, and file storage. Cloud Networking - Including virtual private clouds (VPCs), load balancers, and…N/A
Pricing
IBM Power Virtual ServerSCloud UHost
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Power Virtual ServerSCloud UHost
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
IBM Power Virtual ServerSCloud UHost
Considered Both Products
IBM Power Virtual Server

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SCloud UHost
Chose SCloud UHost
Both Azure and Oracle offer some sort of lock in, either by the initial discounts or software. What is truly locked in are our data and we really thought carefully from day one as we are a corporate. Even in thinking of going multi-cloud, we are afraid of big vendors like them. …
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Features
IBM Power Virtual ServerSCloud UHost
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Product A and Product B
IBM Power Virtual Server
8.4
188 Ratings
3% above category average
SCloud UHost
8.9
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime8.7187 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Dynamic scaling8.3186 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Elastic load balancing8.2183 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Pre-configured templates7.8182 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Monitoring tools9.0185 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images8.5183 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Operating system support8.3185 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Security controls8.7184 Ratings00 Ratings
Automation7.8161 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
IBM Power Virtual ServerSCloud UHost
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(188 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.6
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
2.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Power Virtual ServerSCloud UHost
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
Due to its reliability, it is well-suited for mission-critical applications. It is also well suited for running multiple applications on a single server and fully utilizing the server's full capacity. However, it is not well suited for servers that require dedicated IO resources.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
SCloud UHost offers scalable and reliable cloud compute instances with diverse configurations for varied application needs that ensures optimal performance. Its consistent speed and minimal downtime enhance overall reliability, contributing to uninterrupted business operations. SCloud UHost's seamless integration with SCloud services streamlines our cloud ecosystem for operational efficiency. SCloud UHost is less suited for small workloads if you wish to maximise per dollar spent. For smaller workloads, use SCloud ULightHost instead.
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Pros
IBM
  • It is easy to segregate test environment with production environment
  • security and compliance
  • IBM server are scalable with - with increase in data it can dynamically allocate the resources with saves the company cost
  • it is very convenient to use with help of its hardware management console and integrated virtualization manager.
  • The best part it , it support our legacy system.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
  • Good pricing
  • Customer Support
  • Available Regions
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Cons
IBM
  • Having a wider selection of software to work with would be welcome.
  • Training and education is daunting at first and could be simplified.
  • Much of the automation is wonderful after it is set up but getting started has a steep learning curve.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Likelihood to Renew
IBM
At the moment we are 100% satisfied with the performance and our support team is well used to the process involved. So unless we have some major issues in adopting, we are sure to be with IBM itself.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Usability
IBM
Power Systems Virtual Server on IBM Cloud for IBMi's overall usability is good, but it can be difficult for new users, some learning is needed, but there are tonns of online documentation.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Reliability and Availability
IBM
Very easy to use.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Performance
IBM
Easy to use.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Support Rating
IBM
As with most IBM products the ongoing support for IBM Power Virtual Server is solid and consistent. IBM provides a clear roadmap for receiving support of their products. Both voice and online response is offered. It is obvious that IBM has the internal systems and culture to maintain support functions. This starts from the initial support call to the problem analysis and continues through the problem resolution. Documentation and communication are consistent within this process.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Implementation Rating
IBM
It is economic.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
They both have their own ups and downs and it totally depends on the team which suits them best. IBM Power Virtual Server has Performance, Scalability, Reliability and Availability, Compatibility, and Good Vendor Support. The specific use case and workload requirements played a significant role. Some workloads may benefit from IBM Power Systems' architecture, while others may perform equally well on alternative platforms.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
Both Azure and Oracle offer some sort of lock in, either by the initial discounts or software. What is truly locked in are our data and we really thought carefully from day one as we are a corporate. Even in thinking of going multi-cloud, we are afraid of big vendors like them. We came across SCloud UHost in an event and proceeded to try and never regretted onwards. Good job to the SCloud UHost team and their management for such great products at competitive prices.
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Scalability
IBM
It is efficient.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
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Return on Investment
IBM
  • We have had a return on investment of 30%.
  • There have also been 80% fewer application crashes due to a lack of resources that previously ran on the X86 platform.
  • Administration management has been simplified and staff can dedicate themselves to the development of applications, instead of providing support to users when the applications do not respond efficiently, this made staff 45% more productive.
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SCloud Pte. Ltd.
  • Time to Market 10-15% faster
  • Spending on compute 15-25% lower
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ScreenShots

SCloud UHost Screenshots

Screenshot of Region Selection - Offers a choice from 18 regions and CPU modelsScreenshot of Configuration Settings - choices of desired memory, Operating Systems and other settings with transparent pricingScreenshot of where GPU can be chosen instead of CPU for compute suitable for AI modelling, high performance compute and such